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We started with a policy that we were paying $750/6 months for 2 vehicles. That included loads of discounts (multi driver, low mileage, etc.). We are insured through USAA which has consistently been the cheapest insurance option. Most insurers can’t come close to their numbers, and I’ve always had excellent coverage with USAA. Not everyone […]
We finally pulled the plug, well mostly. The one holdout on our monthly expenses was the cable “bundle”. We (stupidly) signed a (stupid) contract that had us at $99/month for phone, cable and internet for a year, and then it jumped to $144/month for the second year. We also have a TiVo which I adore […]
One of the easiest ways to save money on groceries is to create your own personal price book. For a time investment of about 4 hours you could end up saving hundreds of dollars a month. You need an hour or less to type up the price book, and 3 hours to scour local stores […]
One of the reasons I started blogging was the success over at Wesabe of my No Spend Month thread. It’s not an original idea. I found an article in Reader’s Digest about it. I found blog posts about other people who have done a No Spend Month. My favorite example is over at Small Notebook […]
Want to try the oldest form of saving money?Negotiate the price. It works for homes, cars, and other large purchases, but it also works for small and less expensive items. If you are planning to purchase a home or car, there is a ton of great advice on negotiating price (and I hope to add […]
